Resume

Summary

Sharp and dependable project manager and editor with demonstrated expertise in planning, creating and promoting online content.

Career Overview

U.S. News & World Report, Washington, D.C.
Product manager, Education (2016)
Editorial project manager, Education (2014-2016)
Oversaw the web launches of U.S. News’ influential education rankings, including Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools.

• Shepherded projects from the initial stages of design through as many as 200 individual milestones involving content, development and promotion, and ultimately to public release.
• Edited consumer-focused education content, including data-driven pieces.

NPR, Washington, D.C. (2007-2013)
Editor, Digital News
Edited and produced stories for NPR.org, often working with on-air reporters and editors to create web-friendly content with catchy headlines and compelling images.

• Organized NPR’s online coverage of live events during the 2010 and 2012 elections, helping to provide innovative and well-received user experiences.
• Coordinated with web developers, designers and others to produce, test and launch special projects, including a unique and attention-grabbing presentation for the presidential election results.
• Leveraged the @nprpolitics Twitter account, with 1.8 million followers, to extend the reach of NPR’s political reporters and helped create opportunities for audience participation in news coverage.
• Successfully filled a variety of editorial roles, ranging from elections editor to homepage editor to copy editor, becoming a go-to resource for colleagues.

The Associated Press, Columbus, Ohio (2005-2007)
Newswoman
Reported and edited breaking news and features for worldwide newsgathering organization.

• Consistently met extremely tight deadlines to deliver concise, accurate content.
• Prioritized and managed multiple stories to ensure the news wire was up to date.

The Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio (2004-2005)
Reporter
Covered local government, crime and schools in two southwestern Ohio towns.

• Built source relationships and found ways to localize issues of national importance.
• Generated story ideas and frequently wrote pieces selected for the front page.

Education & Skills
B.S. in Journalism, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio